Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA WB 22 15
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program is a U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau discretionary grant designed to increase women’s entry into, and long-term success within, apprenticeable and other nontraditional occupations. The program focuses on practical, employer- and union-facing technical assistance that helps workplaces and training pipelines recruit, prepare, and retain women in fields where they have been historically underrepresented or where they tend to be clustered in lower-wage roles. Rather than simply funding direct job placement, WANTO supports the infrastructure and support systems that make participation in these careers more accessible and sustainable for women over time.
The grant’s technical assistance activities center on three main approaches. First, applicants can develop, expand, or strengthen pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or other nontraditional skills training programs that specifically prepare women for careers in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations. This can include building or improving training pathways, aligning training with industry needs, and helping employers and unions implement or upgrade programs that open doors for women. Second, the program supports ongoing orientations and resources for employers, labor unions, and workers that address how to create an environment where women can succeed, which may include education and guidance on workplace culture, policies, and practices that influence recruitment, on-the-job learning, safety, and advancement. Third, WANTO encourages the creation of support systems aimed at retention, such as support groups, peer networks, and supportive services that help women stay and progress in these occupations, recognizing that retention barriers can be as significant as entry barriers.
WANTO-funded efforts may be applied across a wide range of industries as long as the focus remains on occupations where women are underrepresented or concentrated in lower-paying roles. The opportunity specifically notes that relevant sectors can include advanced manufacturing, construction, energy, health care, information technology, finance, and transportation, among others. This broad scope allows applicants to tailor technical assistance to regional labor markets and employer demand while still keeping the central goal in view: improving women’s participation and outcomes in nontraditional career pathways.
Eligibility is limited to community-based organizations (CBOs) as defined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. The source data also indicates eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and certain other entities as clarified in the FOA, but the key gatekeeping requirement is that the applicant meet the CBO definition. Applications were required to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 20, 2022.
Administratively, this opportunity is a grant (Funding Opportunity Number FOA WB 22 15) under CFDA 17.701, categorized under Education. The award ceiling is listed as $750,000, with an estimated six awards expected. The program was posted/created on May 11, 2022, and is administered by the Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau.Apply for FOA WB 22 15
- The Department of Labor, Womens Bureau in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.701.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2022 Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov no later than 1159 pm Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program?
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Women's Bureau discretionary grant that supports technical assistance efforts aimed at increasing women's entry into, and long-term success within, apprenticeable and other nontraditional occupations.
What is the main purpose of this WANTO grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the infrastructure and support systems that help workplaces and training pipelines recruit, prepare, and retain women in careers where women have historically been underrepresented or are concentrated in lower-wage roles.
Is this grant meant to fund direct job placement services?
Not primarily. The opportunity emphasizes technical assistance and building systems (such as training pathways, employer/union-facing resources, and retention supports) rather than simply funding direct job placement.
What kinds of activities does WANTO fund?
WANTO technical assistance activities are organized around three main approaches: (1) developing, expanding, or strengthening pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or other nontraditional skills training programs that specifically prepare women; (2) providing orientations and resources for employers, labor unions, and workers on creating an environment where women can succeed; and (3) creating retention-focused support systems such as support groups, peer networks, and supportive services.
What does the grant mean by “technical assistance” in this context?
In this opportunity, technical assistance refers to practical, employer- and union-facing support that helps improve recruitment, preparation, workplace conditions, and retention for women in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations. The focus is on making participation in these careers more accessible and sustainable over time.
Can applicants support pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways under this grant?
Yes. Applicants can develop, expand, or strengthen pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or other nontraditional skills training programs that prepare women for careers in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations.
What are examples of training-related activities described in the opportunity?
Examples described include building or improving training pathways, aligning training with industry needs, and helping employers and unions implement or upgrade programs designed to open doors for women in apprenticeable and nontraditional occupations.
Does the program support working with employers and labor unions?
Yes. The opportunity highlights employer- and union-facing technical assistance, including orientations and resources intended for employers, labor unions, and workers.
What types of workplace topics may the employer and union resources cover?
The opportunity notes that orientations and resources may address workplace culture, policies, and practices that influence recruitment, on-the-job learning, safety, and advancement for women.
How does WANTO address retention of women in nontraditional occupations?
WANTO encourages creation of support systems aimed at retention, such as support groups, peer networks, and supportive services, recognizing that retention barriers can be as significant as entry barriers.
Which industries and sectors can this grant apply to?
WANTO-funded efforts may be applied across a wide range of industries as long as the focus remains on occupations where women are underrepresented or concentrated in lower-paying roles. The opportunity specifically mentions sectors including advanced manufacturing, construction, energy, health care, information technology, finance, and transportation, among others.
Does the grant require focusing on specific types of occupations?
Yes. The central focus must remain on apprenticeable and other nontraditional occupations where women have been historically underrepresented or where they tend to be clustered in lower-wage roles.
Who is eligible to apply for this WANTO opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to community-based organizations (CBOs) as defined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The source information also indicates eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and certain other entities as clarified in the FOA, but meeting the CBO definition is the key requirement.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
The source information indicates eligibility includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education. The key gatekeeping requirement is that the applicant meets the FOA definition of a community-based organization (CBO).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FOA WB 22 15.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 17.701.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Education.
Which agency administers the WANTO Technical Assistance Grant Program?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $750,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity estimated that six awards were expected.
When was this funding opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity was posted/created on May 11, 2022.
When was the application deadline and how were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 20, 2022.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a grant.
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